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Design Engineer

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 34,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Why apply? 

Join an established GRP and composites manufacturer of over 110 people as their next Design Engineer, bringing your BIM and CAD skills to a growing order book across rail, utilities, water, and marine infrastructure. This is a role with real project ownership, from concept through to as-built, backed by genuine investment in your technical development and a clear progression pathway, all within a business building sustainable, low-carbon infrastructure that has a lasting impact.

What's on offer

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension
Performance-related bonus
Role-specific training & development
Health screening & wellbeing programmes 

The opportunity 

As the design team expands, we're looking for a hands-on Design Engineer with strong BIM and CAD experience to deliver detailed 2D/3D models and drawings across live infrastructure and installation projects. You'll work closely with Project Managers, Production, and Engineering teams, taking ownership from concept through to as-built on multiple concurrent projects. BIM is central to this role and will be used daily.

Key responsibilities

Produce detailed 2D/3D models and drawings using Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and BIM tools
Ensure designs are compliant, constructable, and technically accurate
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve technical queries and coordinate across projects
Attend site visits and produce red-line and as-built drawings
Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives 

What we're looking for

Essential

Hands-on BIM experience gained on live engineering or construction projects, academic-only experience will not be sufficient
Proficient with CAD tools including Inventor, SolidWorks, and/or AutoCAD
Strong structural or installation design knowledge
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate confidently on-site
Full UK driving licenceDesirable

Experience with GRP or composite structures
Background in civil, structural, or installation design
Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g. IStructE, ICE, CABE, or equivalent) 

If you're a practically minded Design Engineer based near Colchester with solid hands-on BIM and CAD experience and a passion for technical problem-solving in sustainable infrastructure, apply now for this opportunity to join a business at the forefront of UK composites innovation.

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